The Inheritance and Other Stories

About the Author

ROBIN HOBB / MEGAN LINDHOLM was born in California, grew up in Alaska, and currently lives in Tacoma, Washington. As Robin Hobb, she is the author of fourteen novels and numerous shorter works. Megan Lindholm has published nine novels; her short fiction has won the Asimov’s Readers’ Award and been a finalist for both the Nebula and Hugo awards.

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Also by the Author

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The Luck of the Wheels

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Alien Earth

Cloven Hooves

The Gypsy (with Steven Brust)

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The Rain Wilds Chronicles

Dragon Keeper

Dragon Haven

The Soldier Son Trilogy

Shaman’s Crossing

Forest Mage

Renegade’s Magic

The Tawny Man Trilogy

Fool’s Errand

Golden Fool

Fool’s Fate

The Liveship Traders Trilogy

Ship of Magic

Mad Ship

Ship of Destiny

The Farseer Trilogy

Assassin’s Apprentice

Royal Assassin

Assassin’s Quest

Credits

Cover design by Richard Aquan

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Copyright

This book is a work of fiction. The characters, incidents, and dialogue are drawn from the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

“A Touch of Lavender” by Megan Lindholm first published in Asimov’s, November 1989. Copyright © 1989 by Davis Publications.

“Silver Lady and the Fortyish Man” by Megan Lindholm first published in Asimov’s, January 1989. Copyright © 1989 by Davis Publications.

“Cut” by Megan Lindholm first published in Asimov’s, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by Davis Publications.

“The Fifth Squashed Cat” by Megan Lindholm first published in Xanadu 2. Copyright © 1993 by Megan Lindholm.

“Strays” by Megan Lindholm first published in Warrior Princesses. Copyright © 1998 by Megan Lindholm.

“Homecoming” by Robin Hobb first published in Legends II: Shadows, Gods, and Demons. Copyright © 2004 by Robin Hobb.

“The Inheritance” by Robin Hobb first published in Voyager 5: Collector’s Edition. Copyright © 2000 by Robin Hobb.